THE CIDER:

Kentucky- is known as the "Bluegrass State", a nickname based on the bluegrass found in many of its pastures because of the fertile soil. One of the major regions in Kentucky is the Bluegrass Region in central Kentucky which houses two of its major cities, Louisville and Lexington. It is a land with diverse environments and abundant resources, including the world's longest cave system, Mammoth Cave National Park, the greatest length of navigable waterways and streams in the contiguous United States, and the two largest man-made lakes east of the Mississippi River. Kentucky is also home to the highest per capita number of deer and turkey in the United States, the largest free-ranging elk herd east of the Mississippi River, and the nation's most productive coalfield. Kentucky is also known for horse racing, bourbon distilleries, automobile manufacturing, tobacco, bluegrass music, college basketball, and Kentucky Fried Chicken. And while Kentucky has 27 registered apple orchards it wasn't until 2014 that it became the 39th State to again offer hard cider for its thirsty citizens. Today there are two outstanding cider makers.

Country Boy Brewing- opened in February 2012 and has been vital in the beer revolution of Lexington, KY. Country Boy brews fresh, minimally processed beers using the finest ingredients. Always willing to try new things- The Country Boys have made beers with local fruits, vegetables and hops- like the cult favorite Jalapeno Smoked Porter. Also, Country Boy rolled out the first ever KY Proud Cider!

THE CIDERS:

Kentucky Proud Cider- made with apples from Evan's Orchard in Scott Co. Kentucky, is the first of many ciders that Country Boy intends to produce.